Takeaway Washington Correspondent Todd Zwillich
A Government Shutdown is Looming–Again
While the American public focuses its gaze on the international crisis brewing in Syria, another crisis is brewing on Capitol Hill. In just a few short weeks, the current fiscal year ends. And for now, there is no consensus on how government operations will be funded after September 30. Part of the hold up has […]
Gov. Bob McDonnell’s ‘confederacy month’ provokes debate over civil rights sensibilities
Confederate History Month is officially back in Virginia, but not without its fair share of controversy. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell declared the month of April ‘Confederacy Month.’ The proclamation was met by fanfare, applause, and loud protest.
Reid says senate health bill will have public option
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced yesterday that the health care legislation on its way to the Senate floor will include a public option. Takeaway Washington Correspondent Todd Zwillich joins us to discuss the latest legislative moves.